Composition for PRO 9

food interaction for PRO 9

alcohol interaction for PRO 9

pregnancy interaction for PRO 9

lactation interaction for PRO 9

food

alcohol

pregnancy

lactation

It can be taken with or without food, but it is better to take Pro 9 100 mg injection at a fixed time.

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

Pro 9 100 mg injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy.There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.

SALT INFORMATION for PRO 9

Uses

Pro 9 100 mg injection is used in hormone replacement therapy (hrt)

How it works

Progesterone belongs to a class of medications called progestins (female hormones). It is used as a part of hormone replacement therapy to bring on the menstruation by decreasing the levels of estrogen in the uterus and replacing the natural progesterone in women who are lacking.

Expert advice for PRO 9

Progesterone should be taken on an empty stomach or at least one hour before food or two hours after food.

Do not take progesterone and consult your doctor if you have ever had any unexpected and unexplained bleeding from your vagina which was not due to your normal monthly period.

Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or planning a family before taking progesterone.

Do not take progesterone without informing your doctor if you are breast-feeding.

Do not drive a motor vehicle or operate a machine immediately after taking progesterone. You may experience a temporary (1 to 3 hours) feeling of sleepiness and dizziness after taking progesterone.

Oral progesterone should preferably be taken at bedtime.

Consult your doctor about any severe stomach pain or yellowing of your eyes or skin.

Immediately consult your if you have sudden vision changes or one-sided weakness (signs of stroke) or chest pain and trouble breathing (signs of a pulmonary embolism).

Frequently asked questions for PRO 9

Natural Micronised Progesterone

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